Making the Grade
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Angela Harrington transformed a dilapidated Grinnell school into the award-winning Hotel Grinnell.
From the Ground Up
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Project Rooted provides no-cost meals for families in need.
From Passion to Product
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Eco Lips creators turned a DIY project into the beauty industry’s first organic lip balm.
Real Time Risk Reduction
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Iowa tech company IntelliSee creates proactive AI surveillance.
Opportunities Rooted in LeClaire
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LeClaire offers small town Iowa charm with opportunities for career and entrepreneurship.
Looping Life into Work
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Telehealth startup OpenLoop reshapes traditional healthcare and workplace environments.
Rocking the Block
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Creative entrepreneurs Diana Upton-Hill and Justin Hill work to build community and opportunity in Bloomfield Iowa.
Show Pieces: Artistic Endeavors Excel in Iowa
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A historic playhouse renovation and a repurposed building have put the spotlight on the arts in these two cities.
Company Chronicles
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Learn why one entrepreneur started his businesses in Iowa – and why you should, too.
Home Grown
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Immigrant roots and agricultural heritage grow diverse dining options in Iowa.